noun

  1. will, resolution, intention, ambition, aim, goal.
  2. kindness, goodwill, kind offer.
  3. gift (as a token of gratitude).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
こころざし

Contained Kanji Breakdown

intention, plan, resolve
シ こころざし こころざ.す (5th, N1)
gentleman, scholar, samurai
シ さむらい お (4th, N1)
heart, mind, spirit
こころ シン (2nd, N4)